I used to run the Q3+ on tracks with my 600 and no issues whatsoever without warmers. In my opinion warmers are useless with DOT tires for track days. One warmup/sighting lap won't kill you getting tire up to temp. The Q3's especially heat up quick as well. I would say save the money on warmer's unless running slicks or your going right into a race.What's everyone's opinions on tire warmers? Necessary, helpful, useless...
Running Q3+'s on the track. Can't complain about these tires out the box but I figured I'd get some references.
You have to be EXTREMELY careful with this process because it can be hard to control. The amount of time it takes you to come off the track, pit, and check pressures varies so widely from session to session its hard to get an accurate measurement. Thats why so many manufactures recommend off the warmer psi.No need for warmers. Just check hot pressures (fresh off the track) 2-3 times throughout the day and rock on.
I usually only took it easy for 1 lap and never had an issue. 2 laps is probably much safer but I live in Texas so usually I am coming into the pits after the 4th lap :biggrin:31 psi front, 30 psi rear.....Q-3's are fine after 2 warm up laps...
Yes...but no warmers means no "hot off the warmers" psi check. Also, Q3's are a street tire that people ride on the track...they were never fully intended to be a legit, balls out track tire so Dunlop has minimual warmer instructions.You have to be EXTREMELY careful with this process because it can be hard to control. The amount of time it takes you to come off the track, pit, and check pressures varies so widely from session to session its hard to get an accurate measurement. Thats why so many manufactures recommend off the warmer psi.
First off awesome that you actually CHECK pressures! Most people that come to the track barely know what a tire gauge is. You clearly have a process that works for you, and thats great. But one should be careful when recommending a process that can lead down a brutal path of frustration to others. It sounds like you know what to do when things go south but do others based off a recommendation? I cant tell you how many riders have come to us with "some guy said I should do this or that" and now cant figure out why they're shredding tires because they dont have the whole story.Yes...but no warmers means no "hot off the warmers" psi check. Also, Q3's are a street tire that people ride on the track...they were never fully intended to be a legit, balls out track tire so Dunlop has minimual warmer instructions.